Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was introduced 9 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G100 matches up against the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 versus the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and ZS10 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.